Community Connect

What Community Connect does

Community Connect Inc is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 32-0366665, established March 2013) that operates as a community partnership hub supporting first responders and at-risk youth and families. The organization was originally founded in 2012 by Michael Thrower as StepUP Mentoring out of Second Baptist Church's Brotherhood Men's Ministry, and has since expanded into four DBA-branded ministry programs: Adopt-A-Cop Nevada (AACN), Adopt-A-Firefighter Nevada (AAFN), Adopt-A-Veteran Nevada (AAVN), and Adopt-A-Health Care Worker Nevada (AAHCWN). Its core products include prayer partner matching for community servants, monthly recognition awards (Law Enforcer, Humble Hero, Military Hero, Community Heart), the Angel Tree program for children of incarcerated parents, the Community Resource Network directory spanning 20+ service categories, branded merchandise (coins, shirts, lapel pins, patches), the A.M. Munch video show, youth mentoring services, and an annual Family Reunion conference.

The underlying technology footprint is modest: a Squarespace-hosted website serving as the central hub for the resource directory, donations, merchandise shop, and program information, supplemented by standard social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) and email marketing. No mobile applications, APIs, or proprietary technology platforms exist. The "Prayer Partner Matching System" is described as a structured ministry feature rather than a software product.

The business model is donation-dependent. Revenue streams include individual tax-deductible contributions (with designated funds for specific programs), tiered corporate sponsorship packages ranging from $500 (Copper) to $10,000+ (Chief Sponsor) for annual commitments, merchandise sales at unit prices ($5 patches, $6 pins, $15 coins, $18+ t-shirts), and a Benevolence Fund pool. Distribution is delivered through on-site agency presence, community events, and the website storefront. The organization employs 1-10 staff, operates from a Las Vegas PO Box, and serves primarily the Southern Nevada market while hosting members from across the United States at its annual conference.

Name

Community Connect

Legal name

Community Connect Inc

Website

https://communityconnectlv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Connect Inc is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports first responders (police, firefighters, veterans, healthcare workers) and at-risk youth through four Adopt-A ministry programs, prayer partner matching, recognition awards, a community resource directory, and youth mentoring services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting CCI's mission. Donors can designate funds to specific programs including general operations, Angel Tree children, annual community conference, family scholarships, fundraisers, shopping/apparel, Adopt-A-Cop Nevada Week, and training programs.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Business and corporate sponsorship packages ranging from $500 to $10,000+, providing advertising, event presence, and brand recognition benefits. Includes community partner sponsorships at platinum, gold, silver, bronze, and copper levels.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including Adopt-A-Cop coins ($15), t-shirts (from $18), lapel pins ($6), and patches ($5). Proceeds support operational costs and ministry programs.
4. Benevolence Fund: Reserved pool of funds providing temporary financial assistance to community servants facing unexpected hardship including job loss, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and death in family.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Connect Inc. operates four Adopt-A ministry programs (Adopt-A-Cop Nevada, Adopt-A-Firefighter Nevada, Adopt-A-Veteran Nevada, Adopt-A-Health Care Worker Nevada) that pair first responders, veterans, and healthcare workers with prayer partners and provide monthly recognition. The organization also publishes the Community Resource Network directory, runs youth mentoring and Angel Tree programs for at-risk families, hosts an annual community conference, distributes the A.M. Munch video show, and sells branded merchandise.

Product overview

Community Connect Inc is a Christian-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a community partnership hub in Las Vegas, Nevada. The organization functions as a platform providing resources and services to at-risk youth, families, and community servants. Its core offerings include four main ministry programs under DBAs: Adopt-A-Cop Nevada (AACN), Adopt-A-Firefighter Nevada (AAFN), Adopt-A-Veteran Nevada (AAVN), and Adopt-A-Health Care Worker Nevada (AAHCWN), all focused on providing prayer support, encouragement, and resources to community servants and their families. Additional programs include the Angel Tree Program for children of incarcerated parents, youth mentoring services, a comprehensive Community Resource Network directory, annual conferences, the A.M. Munch video show for encouragement, and branded merchandise. The organization started as a mentoring program in 2012 and evolved to include multiple branch ministries supporting the physical and spiritual needs of the Las Vegas community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Resource Network: A directory of community resources connecting individuals with local services including adult education, business resources, childcare assistance, food pantries, housing assistance, legal services, medical/dental resources, mental health services, transportation, and veteran services.
• Adopt-A-Cop Nevada
• Adopt-A-Firefighter Nevada
• Adopt-A-Veteran Nevada
• Adopt-A-Health Care Worker Nevada
• Angel Tree Program
• We Care Wellness Branch
• The A.M. Munch

Products and services

• Adopt-A-Cop Nevada (AACN) Ministry program that pairs law enforcement officers with community prayer partners and provides monthly Law Enforcer recognition awards, challenge coins, lapel pins, and patches. Free for individual officers and the community.
• Adopt-A-Firefighter Nevada (AAFN) Ministry program supporting firefighters and first responders through prayer partnerships and monthly Humble Hero recognition awards plus lapel pins. Free for participating first responders.
• Adopt-A-Veteran Nevada (AAVN) Ministry program connecting military veterans and active duty members with prayer partners for spiritual and community support, including monthly Military Hero recognition awards and lapel pins. Free for participating veterans.
• Adopt-A-Health Care Worker Nevada (AAHCWN) Ministry program matching healthcare workers with prayer partners for daily spiritual support, providing monthly Community Heart recognition awards and lapel pins. Free for participating healthcare workers.
• Angel Tree Program Program providing toys and resources to children who have one or more parents incarcerated, supporting at-risk youth and their families.
• Community Resource Network Comprehensive directory of community resources across categories including adult education, business resources, childcare assistance, food pantries, housing, legal aid, medical/dental, mental health, transportation, and veteran services for Las Vegas residents.
• Annual Community Conference (Family Reunion) Annual conference bringing together community partners, DBA members, and chapters from across the United States for networking, workshops, training courses, and spiritual enrichment.
• A.M. Munch Video Show YouTube video show providing encouragement and community updates for officers, veterans, firefighters, healthcare workers, dispatchers, and prayer partners.
• Adopt-A-Cop Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including Adopt-A-Cop challenge coins, t-shirts, lapel pins, and woven patches sold online to support ministry programs; purchase of a coin also provides one to an officer.
• Prayer Partner Program Ministry matching community servants (officers, firefighters, veterans, healthcare workers, clergy) with volunteer prayer partners for daily spiritual support and encouragement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 501(c)(3) status since March 2013 with established community presence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Nevada Police FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting law enforcement community initiatives. Listed as partner on CCI website with logo displayed.
• Second Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding church for StepUP Mentoring program that evolved into Community Connect. CCI started as a mentoring project from Second Baptist Church's Brotherhood Men's Ministry in Fall 2010.
• Adopt-A-Cop CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that CCI connects with locally, sharing similar mission of supporting law enforcement through community partnerships.
• NLEOMF (National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting fallen officer recognition and memorial efforts. Listed with logo on CCI partners page.
• Nothing Bundt CakessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bakery providing gift coupons for monthly recognition award winners across all Adopt-A ministry programs.
• Vegas Cake PopssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal vendor providing gift coupons for monthly recognition award winners.
• Zangief Jiu-JitsusupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal martial arts studio providing free lesson coupons for recognition award winners.
• Chick-fil-AsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner supporting community events and initiatives.
• Grand Canyon UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner with logo displayed on CCI website.
• AT&TsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner providing phone servers and special discounts to veterans and first responders.
• Trails End WarriorsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine-facilitated wellness program for veterans, first responders, and families. Listed as business resource partner.
• Charlie Mike FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran transition support foundation providing networking and resource connections. Listed in CCI business resource directory.
• Chaplaincy Nevada (MOFM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChaplain training and spiritual care ministry. Partners with CCI for chaplaincy services and crisis response.
• Metro Volunteer Program (MVP)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLVMPD volunteer program connecting CCI with law enforcement community engagement opportunities.
• Las Vegas Fraternal Order of PolicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor organization representing police officers, supporting Adopt-A-Cop initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Angel Tree (Prison Fellowship): National ministry program delivering Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents through local church partnerships. Directly comparable to Community Connect's Angel Tree Program sub-brand.
• Adopt-A-Cop Corporation (National): National organization with the same Adopt-A-Cop concept supporting law enforcement through community partnerships. Listed as a Community Connect strategic partner with mutual alignment, suggesting a franchise or chapter-style relationship.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): National nonprofit supporting families of fallen law enforcement officers through peer support, resources, and recognition programs. Comparable to Community Connect's Adopt-A-Cop Nevada ministry, which provides prayer matching and monthly recognition for active-duty officers.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF): National nonprofit honoring fallen law enforcement officers through the memorial in Washington, D.C. and community outreach programs. Already listed as a Community Connect strategic partner with mutual alignment on officer recognition.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national nonprofit providing programs and services to injured veterans and active-duty service members. Comparable to Community Connect's Adopt-A-Veteran Nevada ministry offering prayer support and community recognition for veterans.
• Tunnel to Towers Foundation: National nonprofit supporting first responders, military members, and their families through mortgage payoffs, smart home donations, and community programming. Overlaps with CCI's multi-vertical first-responder ministry model covering cops, firefighters, veterans, and healthcare workers.
• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: National nonprofit honoring fallen firefighters and supporting their families through survivor assistance, remembrance programs, and community outreach. Directly parallels Community Connect's Adopt-A-Firefighter Nevada recognition and prayer support model.
• Chaplaincy Nevada (MOFM): Faith-based nonprofit providing chaplain training and spiritual care services to first responders and community members in Nevada. Listed as a Community Connect strategic partner for chaplaincy services and crisis response.

Regional players

• Las Vegas Fraternal Order of Police: Local Las Vegas lodge of the national Fraternal Order of Police labor organization representing officers. Listed as a Community Connect partner and serves a comparable officer-support mission within the same geography.

Emerging players

• Police Unity Tour: Law enforcement charity organization that raises awareness and funds for fallen officers through annual bicycle rides and community events. Comparable grassroots law-enforcement support model to Community Connect's Adopt-A-Cop Nevada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLNmdearCuPy8fYK4Y35qaft_Ppi0DX8qi
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityConnectInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-connect-inc
• Xx.com/CommConnLV

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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